Operations & Maintenance Technician

Regenis; Hurley Township (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays

PTO

Education reimbursement

Training & certs

EAP

Job summary

Regenis in Hurley, SD is hiring an Operations and Maintenance Technician to support safety-focused operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes ownership, initiative, and adherence to established processes while collaborating with internal teams and contractors. The position requires ability to troubleshoot and maintain controls and instrumentation, with duties spanning preventive maintenance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work all days and shifts, with on-call status.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong culture of personal and process safety.
• Communicate effectively through logs and reports.
• Develop and implement equipment isolation plans (Lockout/Tagout).
• Troubleshoot issues to maintain product quality and equipment reliability.
• Perform general maintenance on pumps, motors, and compressors.
• Monitor instrument readings for proper operation.
• Change oil and filters on mechanical systems.
• Maintain site cleanliness and professional appearance.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations & Maintenance Technician

Hurley, SD, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Operations and Maintenance Technician

At Regenis, our mission is to reimagine reusable resources by building and operating biogas facilities while helping create a cleaner, more sustainable planet for future generations. Whether performing new construction on a digester or supporting the operations and maintenance at a well-established facility, Regenis sets our employees up for success through initial and ongoing training opportunities.

Regenis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental and life insurance. Vision, supplemental life, and disability options are available as well. Regenis team members also enjoy a 401(k) plan with company match, referral bonuses, paid holidays and generous PTO accrual. We also offer an education reimbursement program, ongoing training, professional development and certification opportunities. We have an Employee Assistance Program and a counselor on staff.

Job Description

Regenis is seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Operations and Maintenance Technician to join our team. In the Operations and Maintenance Technician role, you will support a strong safety culture while working collaboratively with internal team members and outside maintenance contractors.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, demonstrates initiative, and is eager to learn and grow. The ideal Operations and Maintenance Technician is a self-starter who follows established processes and seeks support when needed to troubleshoot and maintain controls and instrumentation.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote and maintain a strong culture of personal and process safety
• Communicate effectively through verbal and written means, including daily logs, reports, and other documentation
• Develop and implement equipment isolation plans (e.g., Lockout/Tagout)
• Troubleshoot operational issues by collecting data, analyzing results, and making informed decisions to maintain product quality and equipment reliability
• Perform general maintenance on pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, and other equipment
• Monitor and record instrument readings to ensure proper operation
• Change oil and filters on mechanical systems
• Clean separator screens and perform routine housekeeping to maintain site cleanliness and a professional appearance

Qualifications:

• Experience in an industrial or maintenance-related field preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and teamwork
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Willingness to work all days and shifts, with periods of on-call status
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) to properly record operating performance
• Able to work in inclement weather and dirty conditions
  • Dairy farm background a plus
• Physically able to lift and/or maneuver motors, pumps, gear boxes and pipe, sometimes with weight exceeding 100 lbs
  • Electrical, mechanical and/or welding experience preferred
• Drug-free, including Cannabis - must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and be part of random testing program
  • Regenis' work is safety-sensitive.
• Solid work ethic
• Learning and growth mindset

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to hazardous materials and/or gasses
  • PPE and training provided
• Occasional overtime
• Climbing ladders and stairs
• Lifting - 50-75 lbs, team lifts up to 100 lbs

Disclaimer

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, Regenis will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Company grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Regenis retains the right to change or assign other duties to this Operations and Maintenance Technician position.

Application Deadline

Regenis accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Even if your qualifications don’t match our criteria exactly, we welcome you to apply if you have an interest and feel you would be able to succeed in this position. We have found that people with a diversity of backgrounds and variety of experiences in our workforce creates a more rewarding, dynamic, and effective work life.